Leeuwarden is a vibrant city with many cozy cafes, hard-working entrepreneurs, impressive museums, and a dazzling agenda full of theater, music, and cabaret. Yet, even these entrepreneurs, musicians, and hospitality veterans sometimes need a day to unwind, and that often happens to be on a Monday. Fortunately, there are still plenty of fun things to do! Are you ready for a relaxed day in Leeuwarden?
10:00
Start your day relaxed, while a delicious breakfast is being prepared for you. Your only task? Choose! Coffee or mint tea, a freshly squeezed juice or a smoothie, a tasty bagel or eggs sunny side up; what will you go for?
12:00
With a good breakfast under your belt, it's time for action! Fortunately, there are still plenty of things to do in Leeuwarden on Monday, for young, old, and everyone in between.
Walk through the streets and alleys of Leeuwarden's city center and go look for these tiny Liwwadders.
Discover the most beautiful Street Art with an enthusiastic guide or with the route map from A Guide to Leeuwarden!
Save the Nassaus during an Escape Xperience in Leeuwarden!
Outdoor Escape Game Leeuwarden is an interactive tour and game in one, crisscrossing the city center of Leeuwarden.
An interactive city game and tour on your own mobile. Be your own boss, so play whenever you want!
Sherlock is an interactive tour and exciting game in one, right through the heart of Leeuwarden.
The Mata Hari Walking Route is an A3 map with a walking route and stories about the life of Mata Hari…
Do-it-yourself walking and cycling route Street Art Map
Come browse through the many stories of Friesland. In Ferhaal van Fryslân, you will discover through more than a hundred…
Come, join the treasure hunt. Seven 'darling towns' await. All seven are the famous Eleven Cities. Discover with…
Leeuwarden City Walk – Poetry Route
Walking guide for Leeuwarden city center, in English, German, French, and Dutch
11Fountains
If you have ever traveled to Leeuwarden by train, you have undoubtedly seen them: the serene children's faces of the LOVE Fountain. In honor of Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2018, the year Leeuwarden was the European Capital of Culture , all eleven Frisian cities have been given a fountain. A walking route has been created for each fountain that leads you past all the city's highlights. In Leeuwarden, view the 'Love' fountain by Jaume Plensa and let yourself be surprised during the walk. Curious about the other fountains and cities? Discover the eleven cities of Fryslân.
Historical Center Leeuwarden
At the Historical Centre Leeuwarden – popularly known as the HCL – both permanent and temporary exhibitions can be admired. You will learn all about the origins and history of Leeuwarden, see what the Oldehove was actually supposed to look like, and marvel at old images from the 30s, 40s, and later in our little city. The current exhibition at the HCL is free to enter and can be viewed on Mondays between 13:00 PM and 17:00 PM. Want to know more about the history of Leeuwarden and Friesland? Then pay a visit to the neighbors right away: the Tresoar.
From 17:00 am
18:00
What could be better than sitting down for a delicious dinner after a busy day? Surprise your taste buds with all the tasty treats Leeuwarden has to offer.
Musical, whiskey, and craft beer bar
Are you looking for a cozy Irish pub in Leeuwarden? Then you've come to the right place.…
Enjoy a bite and/or a drink in the center of Leeuwarden! This can be done at the bar or…
The Oranje Bierhuis is the oldest café within the city canals.
Gudzekop Brewery & Tasting Room As of May 1st, our tasting room, with shop and brewery, is open in the Blokhuispoort.…
Specialty beer café De Markies is a leading specialty beer café in Leeuwarden, Friesland, where knowledge, service and a warm…
JAN! creates surprising, homemade dishes by experimenting with local and exotic influences, inspired by faraway travels and…
De Dikke van Dale is located at Nieuwestad 69 in the center of Leeuwarden. It is the…
Leeuwarden Visitor Center
Looking for do-it-yourself tours, tips, inspiration, city maps, city guides, bike tours, water maps, and more? Then pay a visit to the Leeuwarden Visitor Center. Our staff are ready to assist you daily and help you find your way through the city.
